SOLD notices ???? Don't see any/many

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Kens 36

Pizza? You ever been to a Jimmy John's?

Jimmy Johns and pizza is an oxymoron.

[TJ]

Originally Posted by Kube

Jimmy Johns and pizza is an oxymoron.

Kube, your comment makes me glad I never went to one!

[Kens 36]

Tom,

They don't sell pizza. That is the punch line. They sell quite delicious sandwiches.

Ken

[34FordFabricator]

Nothing is selling anywhere. The barn, the hamb, or facebook marketplace. Gasoline, groceries, insurance, gas and electric, and cable are sucking up all our money. People are just shutting down hoping for better times but that may not come. Even guys with lots of money are feeling the pinch. What can we do about it. I just don't know.

[47topless]

I feel sorry for those survivors that the hoarders leave behind when they pass. Why not sell your crap now, offer to split the shipping with the buyers, and leave your wife/grandkids etc, with something of value ($$$$), rather than a big headache? Show the love.

Phil

[John Gibson]

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I think Phil has given us all some really good advice! Certainly something to think about.
John

[Zax40]

I've bought two things off the HAMB in the last week. Nothing here in a while.

Most of the stuff I need that I see posted on here is on the west coast or far northeast and shipping is too costly.

[34fordy]

Originally Posted by 47topless

I feel sorry for those survivors that the hoarders leave behind when they pass. Why not sell your crap now, offer to split the shipping with the buyers, and leave your wife/grandkids etc, with something of value ($$$$), rather than a big headache? Show the love.

Phil

I am not so sure about this. I don't think that there are many folks wanting this stuff now. There aren't that many good project cars and trucks to need all of the parts guys have saved. I have offered parts on occasion for free. Just come and pick them up or pay shipping. No replies. I believe that the survivor vehicles that can be enjoyed without a big investment have become popular. It seems that the survivors are what people enjoy seeing. I wish my 36 pickup had not been painted 35 years ago. I enjoy looking at the beautiful restorations that some of our members have done. So very beautiful, but I like to own and drive the battle worn ones! LOL

[rockfla]

Just for the record


ALL of you fine gentleman that have these "stash's" of parts AND especially the ones offering them for free or for shipping....ANY 33 (4Cyl especially) parts, 35 OR 39/40 Mercury parts.....I am right here....Right now.....I am your guy!!!! Just PM me!!!! I will be happy and honored to have them and carry on your legacy!!!!

[Kube]

Originally Posted by 47topless

I feel sorry for those survivors that the hoarders leave behind when they pass. Why not sell your crap now, offer to split the shipping with the buyers, and leave your wife/grandkids etc, with something of value ($$$$), rather than a big headache? Show the love.

Phil

In the past ten years or so I have sold quite literally tons of prewar parts. I did this for precisely the reason you mention. That is, not leave my wonderful wife a pile to deal with.
In the past year or so there has been a noticeable shift in values. That shift? For the most part, prices are tumbling at a quicker rate than just a few short years ago.
Just two weeks ago I took an entire truck load to the land fill. Yes, there was some GOOD stuff in the back.
Still, two attempts to sell on ebay for prices that (after fees) would gain me less than a cup of coffee and to the trash they go.
I feel bad but it seems that's where the market is heading.
I have found many guys want the part(s) for nearly nothing and for me to ship it on my dime. Um, that kind of person is in the wrong hobby.
If I can't at minimum break even, to the trash it goes.

[Newc]

On this note: my Ford estate goes entirely to the V8 foundation, to sell. probably 3 55ft semis. All documented for the exutor fellow. Newc

[WRA]

Times have changed, that’s for sure.

The HAMB has a lot of stuff for sale. I check twice a day and I would say 50% of the posts are parts or cars for sale. Not a lot of movement, but they are still asking premium prices.

I’ve sold things on line and at swap meets but certainly not at a premium. Beats scraping them and good to see them go to someone that can use them.

[34fordy]

I decided it was time to take inventory-of my hobby
I realize I am spending more time surfing the Ford-Barn than working in my shop these days.
My "stash" of extra parts is small enough that I think I could get all of it piled on top of my work bench.
I am aware that I have many more tools than I will ever need or use again. Probably time to sell my lathe and milling machine so heirs don't need to.
I only have one vehicle, my 36 pickup. I take it for a short drive every day or two and enjoy it immensely!!!
I believe that there comes a time in a man's life that he realizes that what he perceived as assets have now become liabilities.
Life is so good and I enjoy it every day. A wealthy guy, for sure!

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by 34fordy

I am not so sure about this. I don't think that there are many folks wanting this stuff now. There aren't that many good project cars and trucks to need all of the parts guys have saved. I have offered parts on occasion for free. Just come and pick them up or pay shipping. No replies. I believe that the survivor vehicles that can be enjoyed without a big investment have become popular. It seems that the survivors are what people enjoy seeing. I wish my 36 pickup had not been painted 35 years ago. I enjoy looking at the beautiful restorations that some of our members have done. So very beautiful, but I like to own and drive the battle worn ones! LOL

Me too!

[RGC1]

Interesting comments , I have also noticed what seems to be a huge lack of demand for the older cars and parts. I restore cars plus we sell collector and project vehicles I have noticed a big shift in the market demand and prices.

[hueyhoolihan]

not much interest in Stanley Steamers or Duryea's either.

♪ Turn, Turn, Turn, To Everything There is a Season ♪

[Kube]

♪ Turn, Turn, Turn, To Everything There is a Season ♪[/QUOTE]


Perfect commentary. Direct and spot on to the point.

[RGC1]

Haha , That song pretty well nails it yup,

Was kind of thinking how some of the people felt from the horse, buggy,wagon era, when the cars started coming along.

But this car stuff still amuses me so I will keep playing with it , till I exit the premises

[flatford8]

“But this car stuff still amuses me so I will keep playing with it , till I exit the premises”
Ya….this about sums it up for me too……..Mark

[38 coupe]

The problem with parts stashes is we all have them. I see good parts for sale at very reasonable prices, but have most of the same stuff myself already. At this point I am very picky about what I buy, it has to be either enough better than what I already have to make it worth shipping, or so rare I haven't yet found it (or a spare). Basically I am looking for the rare stuff these days. Examples of the stuff I am still looking for are:

• 37-38 phaeton side curtain irons
• original 38-39 Ford fender skirts
• pair of 81AS cylinder heads
• 1-1/16 bore Holley 2110 carburetor without the distributor vacuum port in the center section
• 1937 Lincoln-Zephry cable brake backing plates with all the small parts
• etc.

I doubt I am unique, there simply aren't many new people entering the hobby. The few family members taking over the family collection (like my brother and I did) already have several tons of parts already.